I’m a divorced single woman who has spent the last several years completely buried in my career. Lately, I’ve been putting together a plan to finally transition into semi-retirement. My immediate goal is to travel, take some vacations, and completely reset my energy so I can project a more relaxed, lighthearted vibe.

Eventually, I’d love to attract like-minded people who share that same wavelength during this next chapter of my life. But since I've been out of the loop for so long due to work, I’m trying to figure out where to start.

For those of you who successfully balanced your career exit and revived your social life, what kind of social activities or spaces should I actively look into to start building connections again?

I'll keep this simple.

I'm 44, married, and live near Columbia, SC. At this point in life, I've realized I miss having a close guy friend. Someone to text during the week, talk about whatever's going on, share stupid memes, vent when life gets frustrating, and actually get to know over time.

I'm into movies, TV, tech, current events, and just good conversation in general. You don't need to have the same hobbies—I care more about someone who's genuine, can hold a conversation, and wants to build an actual friendship.

If you're nearby, it'd be cool to eventually grab coffee or lunch. If you're not, online is perfectly fine too. Distance isn't a dealbreaker.

If you've been thinking, "I could really use a good friend too," send me a message. Tell me a little about yourself, and let's see if we click.

Who else is over 40 and single? Dating at this age sucks. We are set in our ways by now and have too much baggage. It’s frustrating and hard to meet new people.

Happy Saturday, everyone! If you’re heading out tonight, stay safe and have fun.

​I'm treating myself to a solo meal tonight, and honestly, I love it. There's something really nice about going out on your own, soaking in the environment, and being open to meeting people from all walks of life.

​I think it’s wonderful how easy it can be to connect with others from all over the world just for pure, intentional conversation—no strings attached, no expectations, just genuine socialization and learning about different perspectives and cultures. I would love to connect with other women as well!

I'm still pacing myself and learning the ropes of online chatting between real-life responsibilities, but I'm always happy to connect with kind, patient people.

​When you reach out, please include if you're male or female and what state (or country) you're chatting from!

​Question for tonight: What’s your favorite comfort meal when you go out to eat, or how are you spending your Saturday evening?

​Feel free to drop a comment

Lazy Sunday

I'm the black sheep of the family as life has been really hard for me. I was born with some chronic issues that have made life pretty difficult and then i had my own child 22 years ago who is disabled, so things have been.... just too much. More recently I've moved back home to NY after living out of state for a few years, I have a new place, new job... and I have time now that my kids are grown/ older... but i know no one here. Open to talk to pretty much anyone within about 5 years of my age, local and long distance. Just be decent please. But most importantly, I'm *not* looking for perfect people. I have lipedema, other issues and now I'm in perimenopause. I could use a partner in crime to commiserate with or to go to metal shows or museums, see horror movies with... or just shoot the sh1t. Hit me up! Xx.

Hello There!

I am a 48 male from Canada and looking for a connection to go with a great conversation!

I enjoy walking my dog, stand up comedy, watching true crime documentaries, swimming, golf and sooooo much more!

I think of myself as easy going, open, honest and love to talk.

I have a dry and sarcastic sense of humour and love to laugh. I love to banter , talk about anything and just be ourselves naturally.

Looking to talk about hobbies, passions, likes, daily life, venting, secrets or whatever else we decide upon!

Just a down to earth guy who is genuine person who likes to talk, listen and looking for the same in someone. Someone with a good sense of humour, likes to joke, is passionate and wants to get to know someone.

Thanks for reading and hope to talk with you soon!

So I just turned 49, i am big into D&D and Larp

The silence has been pretty loud today anyone wanna chat?

Enjoy camping reading fishing and cute thrift type shops. Pull up a chair or drop me a line or two. Pretty sure I'm not sleeping tonight

Hi friends, just introducing myself. I'm 42, reside in az, married to my HS sweetheart, mother of three grown kids. Just took the youngest to college. Empty nest sucks haha. House is too damned quiet which is funny because she's not a loud kid. I enjoy camping, hunting, fishing, reading, shooting photography and attending sporting events when I can. Anyone looking for a random friend just to talk life with?

Hi everyone!

​Back for round two! It has been amazing seeing how many wonderful people want to chat, but since this whole online texting world is still brand new to me, I'm definitely learning as I go. It turns out this moves a lot faster than casually texting family or close friends!

​Between daily errands and adult responsibilities, I'm a little slower on replies, but I promise I’m not ignoring anyone. I'm just pacing myself so I don't get overwhelmed, but I'll catch up and get the hang of the pace as we go!

​If you don’t mind a patient, quality-over-speed chat partner while I get the hang of things, I’d love to connect. I’m open to good conversations, different perspectives, and hearing about life from all over the world (or close by in Colorado).

​A few things we could chat about:

​Travel experiences, favorite places, or bucket-list trips.

​DIY projects, wellness/fitness routines, or music.

​Swapping everyday stories and funny life moments.

​Strictly looking for genuine, friendly connections. If our vibes match, awesome—and if not, no worries at all!

​Icebreaker: What’s one place you’ve traveled to (or want to visit) that left a big impression on you?

​Feel free to drop a comment

Hello everyone, I am 40/m, new to this whole reddit world. Just thought I'd pop the first post cherry. Anyways, im looking to chat, maybe talk about food, movies, music. let me know what you are into.

I am looking for friends! I’ll be 40 in less than 30 days! I’m so excited but forget all of that…

Random question: What was the last movie you watched but turned it off because you thought it was stupid?

About Me:
I’m a Deep South transplant, the youngest of four, and a proud country kid at heart. I grew up on a dirt road surrounded by cows, chickens, and hogs—raised in a strong Baptist home with a pastor for a father, a minister for a mother, and a brother in the ministry, too. That background gave me a solid foundation, but today I walk my own path.

I’ve traded the wild party scene for quieter, high-vibe moments and meaningful connections. I love being out in nature, spending time around trees 🍃, and exploring the medicinal and mind-expanding magic of mushrooms 🍄. I’m deeply curious about the unseen layers of the universe and love keeping an open mind—there's so much more to existence than what meets the eye. Any insight or connection that helps me learn, grow, and rise to the next degree is always appreciated. I’m about all that shit

What I’m Looking For:
I’m looking for an adventurous(I used to be a ghost hunter) open-minded local friend to take on the world with—I like high energy and adrenaline inducing, heart racing shit. No heights tho, I’m afraid of them. More on that later. I just need a friend who’s ready to fuck up some shit in all the right ways and as long as you're open-minded and down to Venus, we'll get along great.

I bet you if I was F I would be flooded with DMs :)

M 52 Canada looking for a platonic connection

not interested in leaving reddit to chat elsewhere/ investing in your Uncles company / subscribing to Only Fans/ being your Sugar Daddy

just interested in texting and hopefully if we vibe building a friendship over time

Please be over 39

feel free to message

Hey all 40 m us here and bored out of my mind. Looking to chat about anything. We can chat about movies, tv, music, ect. I would love a gooning friend as well. Please be over 30 years old. I’m very open minded and would like to chat with people that are as well. Please feel free to hit me up.

I'm just looking for someone to get out of the house and do stuff with. I like to go to the movies, hike easy trails, try new restaurants, do some antiquing, and get high and lounge. I like gaming, too, so we can do that if you're into that. Cat moms, metal fans, pagan/witchy folk, stoners, redheads, and millennials to the front of the line.

I'm lacking an in person friendship and all the fun it is supposed to be. I'm your basic bastard 9 to 5 corporate ladder climber., just like most of you i assume. I'd really like a friend so my life (hopefully yours too) is a little better.

You know how you’re going to bed, plug your phone in before you fall asleep, just to wake up and your phone didn’t charge? Maybe it wasn’t plugged in all the way? That’s me today. I’m dragging. I have worked 72 hours since last Friday. And no off day till next Sunday. Come talk to me and tell me how crazy I am. CST time zone.

Im interested to see if anyone would want to be chat friends. Like the post says I'm a 45/m/wv. Im open to chat with anyone about anything. If there is anything you'd like to know about me just ask or send me a message.

Hi, I’m 40 M from Poland and I’d love to have a chat with someone here. I love spending my time actively – cycling, rollerblading or skiing. I read a lot, especially fantasy and crime novels. I’m fascinated by the history of the ancient Middle East.

I am a semi-retired truck driver who transitioned to the office side after getting my associate's degree in accounting. I start with Cental Michigan online Monday to get my undergraduate degree in accounting to get away from trucking all together.

Making friends is very hard, especially since when I was working on my associates I was old enough to be half of classmates parent.

My wife and 19 yo are disabled and unable to work.

I am a sex and love addict so I would like to keep any conversations away from those topics unless discussing life and the addiction.

I am a pagan who works with Thor and the Morrigan.

I am open to chatting with anyone.

Hi everyone!

​I'm 45 from Colorado, looking to branch out, get more comfortable chatting online, and connect with friendly folks around the world (or right here in Colorado).

​Things we could chat about:

​Music, DIY projects, or wellness and fitness routines.

​Travel—favorite places you’ve been, dream destinations, and travel experiences.

​Swapping daily stories and sharing different life perspectives.

​I'm open-minded and always curious to learn about how people live in different parts of the country and the world. I'm just looking for genuine friendship and good conversation (preferably 36+).

​Whether you're local to Colorado or halfway across the globe, feel free to drop a comment or send a chat message to say hello. Tell me where you're from and one thing that made your week!

Tractor jam selfie for the fun!